A former Martin County jailer was sentenced in Faribault County District on Monday for violating an order for protection – domestic abuse. Beau Karge, 40, of Frost was arrested around 9:32 a.m. by a Blue Earth police officer on June 24 and then transported to the county jail. Martin County Sheriff Jeff Markquart says Karge […]
Continue ReadingNearly 50 people attending a sex offender community notification meeting held Oct. 22 in Winnebago were reassured that the public’s safety is of the utmost importance. “Where they spend their waking hours is where we want to have our attention most focused, not where their heads hit the pillow at night,” says Brad VanderVegt, community […]
Continue ReadingA Blue Earth woman will stand trial next year on two felony charges related to the October 2017 assault of a former Blue Earth Area football player. Allison Ann Mastin, 37, has pleaded not guilty to perjury and aiding an offender by obstructing an investigation. Mastin’s attorney, Gary Gittus of Rochester, says he was not […]
Continue ReadingAnother Level 3 sex offender will be moving to Winnebago soon, so a community meeting is scheduled to be held next week. “This individual has served the sentence imposed on him by the court and is transitioning into the community,” says Eric Olson, Winnebago police chief. Olson says the meeting is being held Tuesday, Oct. […]
Continue ReadingDespite a news report in the Fairmont Sentinel on Wednesday, a cybersecurity breach last month did not cause damage to the Blue Earth Area High School gymnasium floor. “We actually had a plan to fix the floor prior to the cybersecurity event,” says Superintendent Mandy Fletcher. “It was not the cause of the damage. I’m […]
Continue ReadingArea residents owing a local ambulance service for a ride may have to start paying up. Winnebago Area Ambulance has more than $30,000 in outstanding bills and has hired American Accounts and Advisors to begin collecting. “It’s a huge, outstanding amount,” says ambulance Captain Cari Jenkins. “We need to be able to pay our bills.” […]
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